Simple Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 25: Simple sentences · Set 263 · 40 questions

Writing tip (One clause only): Find the subject — WHO or WHAT the sentence is about (The old fisherman) — and the main verb, the action (mended). One subject with its verb is one clause → a simple sentence. One subject with two verbs joined by “and” (Kavya sang and danced) is still simple; two subjects, each with its own verb (Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too), make a compound sentence. To join two simple sentences into ONE simple sentence, turn one of them into a phrase: “The man sold us mangoes. He had a long beard.” → The man with a long beard sold us mangoes.

1. 1.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
   “The pond is full of fish. It is behind the temple.” (a) The pond is full of fish, and it is behind the temple. (b) The pond which is behind the temple is full of fish. (c) The pond behind the temple is full of fish.
2. 2.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
3. 3.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.” (a) a nest on our window ledge (b) built (c) A little sparrow
4. 4.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
   “The children planted ten trees. They are in Class 6.” (a) The children planted ten trees, and they are in Class 6. (b) The children who are in Class 6 planted ten trees. (c) The children in Class 6 planted ten trees.
5. 5.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
   “The tree is very old. It stands behind our school.” (a) The tree behind our school is very old. (b) The tree which stands behind our school is very old. (c) The tree is very old, and it stands behind our school.
6. 6.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.” (a) The doctor (b) Omkar some medicine (c) gave
7. 7.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
   “The bus leaves at nine. It goes to Mysuru.” (a) The bus leaves at nine, and it goes to Mysuru. (b) The bus which goes to Mysuru leaves at nine. (c) The bus to Mysuru leaves at nine.
8. 8.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
9. 9.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) The river flows past our village.
10. 10.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.” (a) mango pickle every summer (b) My grandmother (c) makes
11. 11.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
12. 12.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) the science museum (b) Our class (c) visited
13. 13.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.” (a) Imran (b) baker (c) sold
14. 14.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
15. 15.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red.
16. 16.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
17. 17.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The girl sings beautifully. She has curly hair.” (a) The girl sings beautifully, and she has curly hair. (b) The girl who has curly hair sings beautifully. (c) The girl with curly hair sings beautifully.
18. 18.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
19. 19.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The peacock spread its colourful feathers.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
20. 20.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The book is about space. It is on the top shelf.” (a) The book on the top shelf is about space. (b) The book which is on the top shelf is about space. (c) The book is about space, and it is on the top shelf.
21. 21.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
22. 22.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.” (a) camel (b) carried (c) sand
23. 23.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.” (a) twinkled (b) stars (c) sky
24. 24.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Simran won the first prize in the quiz.” (a) won (b) the first prize in the quiz (c) Simran
25. 25.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.” (a) heavy bags across the sand (b) carried (c) The camel
26. 26.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.” (a) built (b) sparrow (c) ledge
27. 27.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The peacock spread its colourful feathers.” (a) feathers (b) peacock (c) spread
28. 28.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
29. 29.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The farmers harvested the wheat in April.” (a) The farmers (b) the wheat in April (c) harvested
30. 30.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.
31. 31.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.” (a) The heavy rain (b) the narrow lane (c) flooded
32. 32.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
33. 33.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
34. 34.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
35. 35.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
36. 36.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
37. 37.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
38. 38.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The old man feeds pigeons. He is sitting on the bench.” (a) The old man who is sitting on the bench feeds pigeons. (b) The old man on the bench feeds pigeons. (c) The old man feeds pigeons, and he is sitting on the bench.
39. 39.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
40. 40.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) Our class visited the science museum.

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